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The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Learn where the Empire Pass is Accepted.

Empire Passes are available for different lengths of time: choose from one year, multi-year or lifetime.

Annual Empire Pass Card: Available for $65 now through March 31, 2018, the 2018 Empire Pass Card is a new wallet-sized card that can be shared within a household and not assigned to a specific vehicle.

The annual 2018 Empire Pass Card is accepted through December 31, 2018. To purchase:

• Online: Order Online
• In-Person (annual pass only): ): For fastest service, visit your nearest state park (call for hours and credit card capability) or state park regional office. Pay by credit card, check or money order payable to "NYS Parks" or cash.
• By Phone: The 2018 annual Empire Pass is available online and in-person only at this time.
• Mail: The 2018 annual Empire Pass is available online and in-person only at this time.

More information can be found at https://parks.ny.gov/admission/empire-passport.